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before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into <br />parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped, nor enclosed by solid fences, chain link, nor industrial / commercial style fences. <br />The installation of unsightly large devices, such as television satellite dishes, skylights or solar panels, shall not be <br />permitted in areas where they detract from the architecture of a building, are intrusive to the public view of the <br />building or are highly visible from a public street, or ruled inappropriate after Commission review. <br />Utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from a street. The Commission <br />will evaluate all installations as well as any potential exceptions resulting from special circumstances, before granting a C of A. <br />[…] <br />E. MECHANICAL SERVICES <br />The majority of the structures within the district have oil or gas heat, and have brick chimneys through the roof. Some houses <br />have one or two window air conditioners. <br />Required <br />Required mechanical systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration of the structural integrity <br />and physical appearance of the building. <br />Recommended <br />Solar collectors and TV dishes should be placed in the rear of the property and shielded by shrubbery and landscaping. <br />Window air conditioners and exhaust fans should be installed at the rear or an inconspicuous side window. Original lighting <br />fixtures should be utilized whenever possible. <br /> <br /> <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for the project, contingent upon the solar panels <br />being obscured from the street. <br /> <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist <br />Prepared by <br />Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator